GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
spatefreshet
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
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sophistphilosopher
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
pento shut in or as if in a pen
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disperseto cause to break up (see break up